Mary Auld is a writer of children's information books, working over a broad range of subjects. She has been actively involved in music from an early age, both singing and playing the flute, on an amateur basis. She loves making music in a group, be that in an orchestra or a choir. Whether making music or writing children's books, her aim is to share her enthusiasm and inspire readers. Mary Auld is a pen name for Rachel Cooke, who is an honorary fellow of the English Association, in recognition of her editorial work in children's non-fiction.

• 1: What is theatre?2: Why did ancient Greeks throw food at actors?3: Who put on the first Christmas show?4: Can it rain in the theatre?5: Why do some plays end in tears?6: What’s so funny about a comedy?7: Can a play have no actors?8: When is a lion the star of the show?9: Why is Shakespeare the G.O.A.T.?10: When does a boy act a girl acting a boy?11: How is it always all right on the night?12: Will the show go on?13: Quick-fire questions14: Glossary15: Further discovery16: Index